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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.87, 2,581.72 and 1,104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.87, 2,581.72 and 1,104.33 is: 1,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.87 : 2,581.72 = 1,104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.87/2,581.72 = 1,104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.87x = 2,581.72 × 1,104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.87x = 2,851,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,064.39/1,870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.92

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